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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

On Tuesday evening next, the eth day o
December.
LIST OF rRIXE~-LADIEs.
!. Most graceful lady skater, silver nu
cracker and six silver plated nut picks il
satin lined case, presented by Ottawa Jonnai
,. Best representation OF winter, dressed
turkey, presented by W. G, Rialc * Co.
3, school girl, box of fancy candy, present
ed by L. Hess
I. Flower girl, dozen cabinets photos pre-
scented by W. 5. Wheeler
.. Most comically dressed lady, silver nap.
kin ring, presented by ID. Hess.
&. Best lady skater, pair Of gold bracelets
presented by Mrs Heinrich.
Z. Smallest lady skater, box Of fancy candy
presented by Ed. Clark.
GENTS LIST.
!. Most elegant costume, dozen cabinet
photos, presented by \. Loucks.
9 Largest gent in costume, box Of
"Mitch's No. ~ cigars, presented by VI. B.
Mitchell.
>. Best clown, five bath tickets, presented
by Cutting Il Iellers.
!. Best Dutchman, fine silk necktie, pre-
scented by NJ. sticfe.
,. Best lrishman, five entrance and five
skate tickets.
u. Smallest and best boy skater, box Of
home made candy, presented by . l.. Piergue.
:. Best dude, five admission and five skate
tickets.
Everybody invited.
BUFFERS Il CLAIgMoNT, Mgrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Notice..

The annual meeting of the Rutland and
Manlius Friendly Aid Insurance Company
for the election of officers, and for other
business, will be held at the I.oring school
house. in Manlius, on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1888,
at 10 clock, a. II. The board of directors
will meet at the secretarys Office on the
Saturday previous, at the same hour.
J.K SPENCER, President
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GEO. ". RAVENS, Agent.
big Trade.

Alschulcr has been literally rushed TO death
these nice days with customers, and told ye
local that in view of the fact, he had more
trade than he could handle, there was little
Use of advertising. However, there is q line
of neckwear, elegant gros grain ties, that will
make elegant Nmas or New Years presents
Some in white, bun, blue, pink and darker
shades, all hand painted with nice floral de.
signs. See them girls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

rev rail road, the Peoria & Michigan
will pass through the counties of Peoria,
MARSHALL, Putnam, Bureau, Ia Sale, Lake
DeKalb, Boone and McHenry, this state in
the near future. Its route, as mapped ou
be strike counties named, will strike lIene
Pin with branch TO Princeton, or Princeton
with a branch to ,Renepin, and at any rate
Ia Sale is sure to have it, in consequence
If her coal fields, and connections.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

A. Frank & Co., the Oak Hall clothiers
say, most useful present is handkerchief
or silk umbrella. Go out on windy day
without one, or rainy day minus the other
and you'll find A. Frank is right. They
have fine line Of silk and cashmere
mufilers, silk handkerchicfs, silk Umbrellas,
which they offer at bottom prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

We are too busy TO write advertisements
but We have everything in our line, just the
same. Gold headed canes and umbrellas
watches, set with diamonds, fine gems,
jewelry, rings, etc in protuson, A great
variety Of articles for Christmas gifts,
selling at rediculO usy low prices, consider.
ing quality. Il II. TRAsK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The production Of Jackquiue' at the
Opera house on Tuesday evening by the
charming little soubrette, Matte Vickres,
Vicker's affair as the rest of the company
though showing good material, had very
little to do, and the sprightly Matte enter.
tanned the audience for three hours to the
"Queen's TASTE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

A. Frank & Co.'s big store JIG, and lis,
Madison st, strikes them. "What can be
found here?'' Ask rather what!cannot. Be.
sides all the clothing for men, boys, and
children, it would take ones breath to tell
even the diffent lines of goods such as satch.
els, trunks, silk umbrellas, Jersey jackets
fine casieny, silk and cassmer muillers, and
silk suspenders, ell so cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Mr.. Molcom, the opalescent glass expert,
is receiving some encouragement in his efforts
to establish factory here. The plant can
be erected for $500. and business men
ought Rot to hesitate in securing the new in.
dustry. The glass is widely used in Chica-
60, and large cities in general.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Walking Advertisements Every man

Walking advertisements. Every man, wo.
man and child who has once tried DR.. Bull &
Cough Syrup, cannot say enough in its
praise.
The wonderful cure by Salvation Oil OF
Mr.. NJ. S. Culp. 8 chronic rheumatic. 229,
George street, BALTIMORE, Nd has awaken.
sd wide spread interest.
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The Busiest Scene

Yesterday at null's. They have an extra
force Of first class help and can beat them
all in waiting on their trade. The sales were
immense. 1t was almost impossible to enter
the store. However, there are lots Of holiday
novelties, and If YOU call to-day you will bc in
time to get what you want. Look ont for big
bargains after the holidays.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Mrs. DR.. keck's reputation and good work
is 80 well known in this vicinity, it is scarcely
necessary 10 enumerate them. But glance
AZ her column announcement in this paper
elsewhere will amply repay you for your
perusal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Simon " Co, have large assortment of mu.
steal instruments, from II mouth organ to a
fine piano. This fine reputation is the best.
If you want solid and substantial instrument
that will please both old and young, go To 81.
mon IL Co.'S, opera house block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

A. Hess & Co. have just placed fine new
five cent brand Of cigars before the people,
naming it the Factory Fo. 3. 1t is a daisy.
A Whit will convince you.
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Ar kENpALL's.

Next Monday j +. Scott II Co. will place
on sale nearly one hundred cloaks, in ladies'
and children's, at Just oae,half their regular
prices, as all those must be closed out before
inventory, Jan. lst
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

WILD BuL."-rhe correspondent who So
signs letters TO as mast forward also his
name TO us or his communications will hays
TO be declined, much as We would Ike to
print them for the news they contain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
OLIVER CORNELL,
Practical Accountant
OI"rA w A ILL.
A Noble HoV

ANVVIS xBVJ
A little fellow came into A. Frank II Co.'S,
the Oak Hall one price clothing house, Nos.
llGand liS Madison street. and said he want
ed two pair DoliV Jeans Pants for Christmas
presents for his father and brother This is
the third Christmas he had bought the same
pants Tor the same parties, and they said they
never wanted anything better in this world.
This shows the necessity of keeping goods up
to the standard and at Oak Hall is the place
to lind them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

| have an overstock of albums all new
and marked at very low figures TO reduce
the stock will give a discount of ten per
cent until the . 9Th of this month
Il. Y. GRIGGs
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~. The Very LAtest,,.,

Al Bowman's gallery you can nos see
many beautiful aad nen style photographs,
cfayon portraits. francs and albums. Il wili
cost nothing to examine them, and you are
earnestly sel,etea TO de 70 81 ysur early eoa.
veR;spee.
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Found,

We'll, the hyde and leather man, Thurs.
day evening on the South side, found q la.
dys gold watch. Owner san have 1t by
proving property.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

To dress well aud stylish is to purchase
your clothing at the proper place To do this,
and At very moderate outlay, visit Oak Hall,
the one price clothing house.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
They are Jim Dandies =

That's what some beautiful young ladies
said when, at Bewman's gallery recently,
they saw the new style Christmas photo
graphs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

For nice buggy or sleigh, harness, 4 bob
sled, or lirstc class sewing machine, at bottom
prices, call on I. ID. Swectser, Sd door north
Of postotice. Also Il full stock OF all kinds Of
agricultural implements Biz bargains will
be 2iIcrcd the next ninety days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Pierguc. the caterer, has some elegant home
made candy this week-lt's holiday candy,
and something fine. Oysters by the can, or
in bulk, oysters .stcwed fried or cooked in
any way 70 order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

P.r,-Pat Carey has recovered from Sc
we're siege OF liberated stomach.
SEo-Geo. Brapdepturg, of Serena, Was in
the city ON Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
HOLIDAY Excursion

The Burlington Route C., b, ~ O. will sell
excursion tickets between all stations on Dec
a, p, - aud 3Ist 1887, and Jan. lst and
I'd, 1883, good to return on or before Jan. Sd,
al one fare for round trip. GEo Roe,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Got "A Boom.

G. D. De Lapp opened his new boot and
shoe store in the Burke building on Thurs
day last, with rush Stock complete as
the completest prices to suit the times. You
can not trade elsewhere and get the adv an.
tages of purely fresh goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Don't forget TO fill those pretty cigar eases
and stands with No. rs, ladies Your
hub6ies want something to smoke.
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Boys

Come early and select present for your best
girl and have it laid aside, before the best
goods are all Sold f. Y. GRIGGs.
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Finest on Earth

Is none too strong to express the quality and
beauty Of the enameled and Christmas novel.
ty photographs now being made at Bo ~man's
ooI1arv
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Bargains.

Farmers heavy boots, kip and grained
leather, we are closing out for cost
Now is your chance. d. LEAHY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The side walk on the Illinois river wagon
bridge is one glare Of ice, and pedestrians
growl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Lovely and Novel

Are the new style French bach. grounds and
accessories at Bewman's gallery Go and see
the new photographs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The new brand issued by A. Hess & Co.
the Factory No. cigar, is the best FIVE cen
cigar on the market. Try one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Come Now

If you want first class crayon portrait
large or small photograph. Call early a
Bowman's gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
POCKET AND TABLE CUTLERY,
"a splendid line)

"a splendid line)
SKATES CHEAP.
$40 LD SCALES (steel) Low PRICE
FINE RAzoRs,
JAPAN TRAYS,
Fancy TEA POTs,
Any number of valuable Christmas pre- 3
ents AZ M,NLEY & JoRDAN's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Ben Fiester paid 81 aud costs for indecent
conduct on Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The new FIVE cent tus line is doing a good
business. About 60 passengers aside from
those who held tickets took advantage OF
this conveyance Thursday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

3 lbs brown Java, best in the city, for 81
At Buffers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Diaries for 'SS, ladies' and gents MorrcC
and Russian cases at Forbes's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Smoke "8Iitch's' No. l. The best.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The work on the new bridge at the head
of La Sale street is progressing finely,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

A new line of notions, and diaries for la
dies and gents, 'SS, at Forbes's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

The new holiday department of J. +. Scott
~ Co. attracted great crowds this week You
can buy lots of nice things suitable for pres.
ents at - 10 and DC. A large number of these
articles are actually worth double the price
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

See the elegant leather covered dia RE:
for 'SS at Forbes for ladies and getlemen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

MAS without No. 7 after the midday
meal is dreary waste.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Buy Leahys wear resisters for your boys
and save money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Ladies' ana gents diaries for SO and
Morocco and Russian leather at Forbes's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Forbes has new line of diaries Cor 'sS
For ladies and gents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Felt and rubber boots for cold or wet wealth.
or, in all sizes at j. Mcgallin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

A No. 7 after Christmas dinner tomorrow
will be just the thing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Have you smoked one Of the new Factory
No. ) cigars. They are takers. Best stock,
and sold at nickle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
large plantoprap

Such as Bowman is now making, are YER
appropriate holiday presents.
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Felt foNed shoes for children at J. Mesaf.
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3lbJavaButlers'.

Smoke "Mitch's' No. rs, they are the
only cigar that has stood the test of time
Always the same, and little better il
ANYTHING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24

Smoke the No. I for Nmas.
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Don't forget Mrs. Dr. Keck> visit At the
Clifton next week
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POCKET KNIVES, ,
SLEDS,

CARvERs,
POCKET KNIVES,
SLEDs,
SKATES,
SILVER KNIVES,
CALL BELLS,
1900 ITEMS,
Ar kENpALLs.
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The No : is the best. Everybody smokes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-12-24
Good One,

Mems, boys, women and misses oyershoes
at prices that can't be beat. d. LEAnY.
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100 hassocks at 90 cents, worth 81,
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II yon want anything for Christina, don't
fail to 20 10 Hull's
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3lhJavaButler's.
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o o o o 90 1000 o o q
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On Tuesday evening next, the eth
December.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-11
vIRaIN1A's JAILED OFFICIALS.
The Plea for Writ of Habeas Corpus
to be Made To-day

RICHMOND, VA. Oct. 10-The situation
in the case of Attorney General Ayres and
Commonwealth's Attorney Scott, of Fau-
quier county, confined in the city Jail uil-
der order of Judge Bond for contempt, re-
mains unchanged. Gen. Ayres was at the
United States court room in charge of
deputy marshal, assist ig his counsel in the
preparation of the record and petition for a
writ of habeas corpus. In referring
to their decision to 90 10 Jail, the
prisoners say they intended no reflection
whatever upon the Deputy Marshals who
had them in custody, but that principle
was at stake involving the sovereignty of
the State and the personal liberty of two
officers of the State, whose arrest by a
Federal Judge, they held in this instance, Is
null, and therefore rather than bow to
the decision of Judge Bond, they preferred to
go to Jail, SO that an application fora writ of
habeas corpus could at once be made TO the
United States Supreme Court, or one of the
Judges thereof. The papers in this case
were completed this evening, and were taken
to Washington on the $50 O'Clock train by
c. V. Meredith, of the counsel for Gen.
Ayres, and he will tomorrow present the
petition TO the full bench of the United
States Supreme Court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-11
MURDERERS APE MASONRY.
The Mississippi Negro Gang Held
without Bail.

@N@N@'
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10.-A special to the
Picdptne from Greenwood, Miss, says:
Prophet Segur, Mike Brown, Robert
Brown, Major Mack, John Hinton, Robert
Owen, Wash johnson and Wash Scott, the
negro Masons charged with the killing of
Harry Taylor and his wife, after a hearing
before Justice Parks, have been, with the
exception of the last named, who gave
bond, committed to jail without the benefit
of bond to await the action of the grand
jury. and have been brought here for safe
keeping. Morton Ford, who is also in jail,
will have' preliminary examination to
day, and probably some others not arrested.
UNANswERABLE EVIDENCE.
There is clear evidence against them, and
they will no doubt be convicted. During
the preliminary trial it was discovered that
a resolution to kill Mr. Kerney, a white
man who had a fight with one of their
brothers, whose arm he broke, was passed
during one OF their meetings, but the time
appointed for the deed had not yet come.
Two days were consumed in taking testi-
mony, and many other negroes have been
implicated. There is no doubt that a col
ored mana member of Dry Bayou lodge
of negro Masons killed by Harry Tay-
lor, and that both Taylor and his wife had
disappeared, a body answering to Taylors
being found in the river with marks of vio-
lence Upon it. The body had been weighted
down.
HISTORY OF THE LODGES.
The lodges in this county were organized
by negro named Stringer who claims TO
be working under the authority of the
Grand Orient of France. Their lodge was
founded in 1882. Several other lodges have
been founded in this section. The negro
Masons are not recognized by the white
Masons at all and their order is not under
the authority of the old York Order Of
Masonry. 1t is hard to say whether they
have an obligation that teaches them TO
avenge, slay, etc. or whether they construe
the obligations they take to suit themselves
The white people of the county are de
termined to break up their lodges and to
punish the guilty members of this lodge.
The Circuit Court, when it meets, will de-
eide upon the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-11
POLICE OUTWITTED.
A League Meeting Held at the Forks
OF the SUR and Barrow.

LONDON, Oct 10-An immense meeting
under the auspices of the national league,
was held Sunday at the confluence Of the
SUR and Barrow rivers, Ireland. The
water was covered with boats and barges
bearing participants in the meeting. Reso-
lutions denouncing the course OF the govern
ment in Ireland We're adopted. The police
were completely outwitted, having no
knowledge whatever of the meeting.
LIBERAL LEADERS IN CONFERENCE.
Mr.. Gladstone, Earl Spencer, Mr.. Nor
ley and Lord Roseberry are at
Hawardin where they will hold con-
ference with other Liberal leaders to-mor-
row. 1t is believed they will consider an
important pronounciamento which, it lis
said, will be made at the Nottingham meet
ing next week, as well as a speech to be de
hvered by Mr.. Gladstone at that meeting.
The Liberal Unionists will hold meeting
in London on Monday next, Lord Harting
ton presiding, when the governments failure
in Ireland will be considered.
1t is expected that Cabinet Council will
be held at the end of next week. The CON
sensus of opinion is that a crisis will arise
before the end of the month which will
force modification of the Cabinet.
Messrs. Chamberlain and Ceilings de
parted from Birmingham to-day on their
lilsn bOui u idI uuilibti vi biiCll II ioi'lo
and followers gathered at the station TO see
them off and there was much handshaking
and applause. Both gentlemen made
brief speech in which they referred to the
claims of the minority in Ireland
THE MITCHELLsTowN INQUEST.
DUBLIN, Oct. 10.-The Coroner's inquest
in the Mitchellstown affair was continued
to-day. During the proceedings there was
a violent scene between Mr.. Harrington
and Crown Counsel Murphy, and Mr.. Con
don, member of Parliament, becoming ex-
cited, jumped into the body of the court
Threatening to chastise Mr.. Murphy and
spat at him, the mob of spectators yelling
in approval Finally the Coroner inter
fered and the tumult was quelled. After
ward, Mr.. Condor being examined, declared
that the police at the meeting in the square
persisted in irritating the people in order TO
provoke a row. He saw them using their
batons before the riot began.
An immense meeting was held in the
round room to-day to protest against the
prosecutions directed by the government
against the press. Thomas Sexton, Member
of Parliament presided. Several English
journalists were present. After an address
by William O'Brien, resolutions were read
declaring that the struggle for the freedom
of the press must be continued, The reso-
lutiOns were carried amid great enthusiasm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-11
Deaths at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, GA, Oct 10.-Mrs. Mary e.
Farmer, wife of j. F. Farmer, died Satur-
day at 8 o'clock. She left an infant only
few hours old.
Julian Warren, aged z years, son of Mr..
and Mrs f. II. Warren, died Saturday and
was buried yesterday at o'clock. His
funeral was over only few hours when he
was followed by his brother, Albert, who
was only 10 months old He was taken sick
Sunday morning, and also died of convul-
sions. Two more are sick. but in fair
way to recover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-11
Fisheries Commissioners.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-President Angel
and w. L. Putnam spent most of to-day at
the State Department reading the documents
and citations of authorities prepared by
Secretary Bayard in support of the position
he has assumed in the fisheries question.
There is very little for his colleagues to do
except to familiarize themselves with thes
case, as Secretary Bayard has prepared and
presented it. Mr.. Chamberlain may bring
an entirely novel proposition with him, but
unless he does the negotiations will pro-
ceed ON precisely the same lines as the nego-
tiations between Secretary Bayard and the
British Foreign Office.